Materials Planner Jobs

Ainsley Search Group is hiring a Materials Buyer/Planner for a fast growing, Global Performance Materials Manufacturer located in Lancaster County. The ideal individual will report to the Purchasing Manager and work closely with Supply Chain, logistics, warehouse, Manufacturing to plan for inventory of direct materials, develop the proper replenishment of direct and packaging materials based on forecast and production capacity among multiple plants, procure and replenish direct materials with overseas suppliers and collaborate with Logistics to ensure on-time deliveries. This is a permanent opportunity with lucrative compensation and competitive benefit, in addition, company would like to develop the right individual to be a Supply Chain Leader in the near future.

Responsibilities:

• Follow up with suppliers on orders status; follow up with 3PL on shipment arrival date.
• Generate reports on supplier performance, alert management with supplier issues.
• Plan inventory movement on raw materials and packaging materials using MRP/ERP.
• Create purchasing orders and release order to overseas Suppliers, collaborate with logistics and commodity management team to ensure vendor performance meets corporate policy and compliance, ensure on-time delivery on PO.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Warehouses, based on demand forecast and production volume, manage and plan inventory to meet production goals, determine replenishment strategy to avoid inventory shortage or overstock issue.
• Conduct quality check on in-bound shipment and process returned orders to suppliers.
• Issue RFQ and RFP to suppliers, review contract and supplier quotes to determine best purchasing practice and further achieve optimal purchasing process.
• Handle sudden changes of customer orders, demand and production, and modify raw material replenishment and inventory level based on changes.
• Report to Purchasing Manager to oversee direct materials inventory, packaging supplies and finished goods stock level among multiple sites, ensure proper safety and cycle stock level to accommodate daily and short-term production capacity.
• Monitor suppliers’ performance; ensure compliance on supplier lead-time, delivery, and quality.

Qualifications:

• Problem solver and solid analytical skills, keen in process improvement and lean practice.
• Solid experience with Excel Spreadsheet.
• Recent years’ work experience in Purchasing and Planning within manufacturing industries.
• Solid experience with MRP/ERP, JD Edward or AS400.
• Able to pass background check and drug screen.
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.

Compensation and benefits:

• 401K with match
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Long-term/short-term disability
• Annual bonus
• Competitive base compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Health, dental and vision